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My impending iPhone upgrade
I can’t believe it’s already that time of year again. We’re (allegedly) just 3 weeks away from the announcement of the iPhone 15 lineup, and as has become custom over the past bunch of years, we mostly know what to expect. The Pro iPhones will see the biggest changes since the introduction of the iPhone 12 in 2020 while the regular iPhone’s updates will be more incremental. Since I’m on Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program, getting a new iPhone each year is kind of a no-brainer, but this year is going to be the most difficult one in a long time.
6 iPhone apps I can’t live without
Believe it or not, we’re only a couple of days away from new iPhones, with the iPhone 14 line scheduled for release this Friday. Since I’m on Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program and I get a new one every year, this is the time of year that I start really thinking about how I’ve been using my iPhone and which apps I can delete to make the migration easier. That lead me to this list - the iPhone apps I can’t live without.
Why I decided to switch to T-Mobile
I never thought I’d say this, but I just switched cell phone carries. The weird part is that I switched to T-Mobile, but the real kicker...I’m excited about it.
AT&T and Verizon start rolling out C-Band 5G service
AT&T and Verizon are rolling out C-Band 5G as of yesterday. C-Band is considered the goldilocks part of the spectrum for 5G service, and it's the reason T-Mobile has been smoking the other guys in terms of 5G performance.
PSA: Make sure Wi-Fi calling is enabled on your iPhone
Wi-Fi calling is a feature that everyone should be using, but many people may not know about. I’ve always been a fan, especially because of the incredible call quality when talking iPhone to iPhone. What I didn’t realize is that the setting doesn’t automatically activate when transferring to a new device.
Apple September Event Recap: Just the Facts (and more)
Yesterday was Apple’s big September event which, for nerds like me, is like Christmas and the Super Bowl combined. Here’s a quick recap of what was and wasn’t announced, along with some analysis and advice thrown in.
The Assumed September iPhone Event
If the rumors are true (and, based on history, they should be), Apple’s annual iPhone event will be happening next week on Tuesday, September 14th. It kicks off the most exciting time of the year for an Apple nerd like me, so I thought I’d run down what we’re expecting and what, if anything, I’m planning to purchase.
New Back Tap Feature in iOS 14 Provides Two Customizable Shortcuts
We all have things we do regularly on our iPhones, and Apple has long provided ways of making your most common actions easier to access. With iOS 14, Apple has opened up a new and customizable way of triggering actions: Back Tap.
iPhone 12 Pro Impressions
Now that I’ve had a full weekend with the iPhone 12 Pro, I thought I’d offer some of my initial thoughts and impressions. Let’s dive right in.
Don’t upgrade your iPhone just for 5G
Apple held its third virtual event of 2020 today, announcing the iPhone 12 series along with some other goodies. One of the marquis features of the new iPhones is 5G connectivity, but as this article from The Verge correctly points out, 5G shouldn’t be enough to convince you to upgrade to a new phone.
iPhone 12 is here!
Apple announced the new iPhone 12 lineup at today’s “Hi, Speed” virtual event. If you’re considering upgrading your iPhone, here’s a roundup of what’s new.